Apartments for rent in Dike, IA

A small town located in Iowa, Dike has slightly more than 1,000 residents. The town's population, with an average age of just under 39, is younger than most cities in Iowa. Renters tend to be in the minority in Dike, and 86% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $634 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Dike will save around $2,100 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average (13%), Dike has a relatively large percentage of college graduates, as 18% of the town's residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's Degree. Additionally, 6% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Dike. The four most common are retail, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 28% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 13% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Dike workers earn an average annual income of just over $91,000, around $24,000 more than the average Iowa resident. The town's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 21 minutes, Dike's commute time outperforms nearly 70% of cities in the state. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 48% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.